Planned - Part Suspended

Oct 16, Friday, beginning 8:15 PM
Update at 2026-10-15 00:37

5 service ends early between Bowling Green, Manhattan and E 180 St, Bronx
5 trains run between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St.
2 trains make 5 stops between E 180 St and 149 St-Hostos.
4 trains make 5 stops between 149 St-Hostos and Bowling Green.
- Transfer between trains at E 180 St accessible | 25 and/or ‌149 St-Hostos accessible | 24.
Approximate final departures:
The last Manhattan-bound 5 departs E 180 St at 8:25 PM and 3 Av-149 St at 8:35 PM.
The last Bronx-bound 5 departs Bowling Green at 9:20 PM and Grand Central-42 St at 9:35 PM.
What's happening?
We're making communications improvements
Planned - Express to Local

Oct 17 - 18, Sat and Sun, days and evenings
Update at 2026-10-15 00:37

5 runs every 20 minutes and local in both directions between 125 St and Grand Central-42 St

Notes: 5 service operates on a modified schedule because 45 and 6 trains are sharing a track in Manhattan.
Manhattan-bound 5 service begins after 10 AM on Sunday (10/18)
Schedule reminder: Overnight 5 service operates only in the Bronx between Dyre Av‌ and E 180 St.
What's happening?
We're making communications improvements
Planned - Part Suspended

Oct 18, Sunday, 7:45 AM to 10:00 AM
Update at 2026-10-15 00:37

No 5 between E 180 St, Bronx and Bowling Green, Manhattan
5 service runs between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St.
For service between E 180 St and 149 St-Hostos, take the 2.
For service between ‌149 St-Hostos and Bowling Green, take the 4.
- Transfer between trains at E 180 St accessible | 25 and/or ‌149 St-Hostos accessible | 24.
Note: Bronx-bound ‌5 service from Bowling Green begins at approximately 11 AM.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Planned - Suspended

Oct 20 - 22, Tue to Thu, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-10-15 00:37

In the Bronx, no overnight 5 between Dyre Av and E 180 St
directions_busFree T113 shuttle buses make stops between Dyre Av and E 180 St.
- Transfer between 2 and directions_busat E 180 St accessible.
What's happening?
Signal maintenance
Planned - Part Suspended

Oct 24 - 25, Sat and Sun, days and evenings
Update at 2026-10-15 00:37

No 5 between Bowling Green, Manhattan and E 180 St, Bronx
5 trains run between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St, every 12 minutes days and evenings
2 trains make 5 stops between E 180 St and 149 St-Hostos.
4 trains make 5 stops between 125 St and Bowling Green.
- Transfer between trains at E 180 St accessible | 25 and/or ‌149 St-Hostos accessible | 2 and Woodlawn-bound 4* .
*No 4 between ‌149 St-Hostos and 125 St, during this time. directions_busFree shuttle buses run between 149 St-Hostos and 3 Av-138 St 6 Station, stopping at 138 St-Grand Concourse.
Travel tip:
For Midtown and Lower Manhattan, use the 7NQRS via transfer with the 2 at Times Sq-42 St accessible.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
accessible This service change affects one or more ADA accessible stations and these travel alternatives may not be fully accessible. Please contact 511 to plan your trip.
Planned - Part Suspended

Nov 2 - 5 and Nov 9 - 12, Mon to Thu, beginning 8:15 PM
Update at 2026-10-15 00:37

5 service ends early between Bowling Green, Manhattan and E 180 St, Bronx
5 trains run between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St.
2 trains make 5 stops between E 180 St and 149 St-Hostos.
4 trains make 5 stops between 149 St-Hostos and Bowling Green.
- Transfer between trains at E 180 St accessible | 25 and/or ‌149 St-Hostos accessible | 24.
Approximate final departures:
The last Manhattan-bound 5 departs E 180 St at 8:25 PM and 3 Av-149 St at 8:35 PM.
The last Bronx-bound 5 departs Bowling Green at 9:20 PM and Grand Central-42 St at 9:35 PM.
What's happening?
Fastrack maintenance
Planned - Stops Skipped

Nov 3 - 5, Tue to Thu, 9:45 AM to 3:00 PM
Update at 2026-10-15 00:37

In the Bronx, Manhattan-bound 5 skips Baychester Av, Gun Hill Rd and Morris Park

For service to these stations, take the 5 to Pelham Pkwy or E 180 St accessible and transfer to a Dyre Av-bound 5.
For service from these stations, take the 5 to Pelham Pkwy or Eastchester-Dyre Av and transfer to a Manhattan-bound 5.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
accessible This service change affects one or more ADA accessible stations and these travel alternatives may not be fully accessible. Please contact 511 to plan your trip.
Reduced Service

Nov 7 - 8 and Nov 14 - 15, Sat and Sun, days and evenings
Update at 2026-10-15 00:37

5 runs every 20 minutes

5 service operates on a modified schedule because 45 and 6 trains are sharing a track in Manhattan.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Planned - Part Suspended

Nov 8 and Nov 15, Sun, 7:45 AM to 10:00 AM
Update at 2026-10-15 00:37

No 5 between E 180 St, Bronx and Bowling Green, Manhattan
5 service runs between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St.
For service between E 180 St and 149 St-Hostos, take the 2.
For service between ‌149 St-Hostos and Bowling Green, take the 4.
- Transfer between trains at E 180 St accessible | 25 and/or ‌149 St-Hostos accessible | 24.
Note: Bronx-bound ‌5 service from Bowling Green begins at approximately 11 AM.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Planned - Stops Skipped

Nov 14 - 15, Sat 6:45 AM to Sun 5:00 PM
Update at 2026-10-15 00:37

In the Bronx, Manhattan-bound 5 skips Baychester Av, Gun Hill Rd and Morris Park

For service to these stations, take the 5 to Pelham Pkwy or E 180 St accessible and transfer to a Dyre Av-bound 5.
For service from these stations, take the 5 to Pelham Pkwy or Eastchester-Dyre Av and transfer to a Manhattan-bound 5.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
accessible This service change affects one or more ADA accessible stations and these travel alternatives may not be fully accessible. Please contact 511 to plan your trip.

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5 Train FAQ

Route, Stops & Service Pattern

What is the route of the 5 Train?

Service operates between Dyre Av/Nereid Av, Bronx and Flatbush Av, Brooklyn. Officially labeled as the Lexington Avenue Express.

Is the 5 line operating right now, and how many 5 trains are running?

The 5 line reads as No Service across most stations in our live snapshot—use Status & Alerts or the map for the next update. Service is not reliable enough in our snapshot to headline an active-train count—treat the line as stressed or partially unusable until conditions improve; use Status & Alerts below or AP Transit.

Is the 5 train running well right now?

Right now our algorithm rates this line as No Service based on recent wait times and live reliability. There are no active alerts for this route in our feed right now.

When does the 5 service change?

Service patterns often change during late nights (11 PM – 5 AM) and weekends for planned work. Always check active alerts.

How much does an NYC Subway ride on the 5 train cost (OMNY, Apple Pay, card)?

A standard one-way NYC Subway fare—including the 5 train—is $3.00 when you tap OMNY at the turnstile (official MTA base fare as of October 2026). You can pay with a contactless credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or a physical or digital OMNY card. Free in-system transfers and time-limited transfers to other MTA subway lines and local buses follow MTA rules; for discounts, commuter benefits, and the latest fare rules, open AP Transit on our homepage.

Which stations on the 5 line have accessibility (ADA)?

These stations on this line are marked as fully ADA accessible in our static database (always verify elevators and gates on site):

Accessible stops

Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College, Church Av, Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, Bowling Green, Fulton St, Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall, Grand Central-42 St, 125 St, 3 Av-149 St, Simpson St, E 180 St, 233 St, Gun Hill Rd, Pelham Pkwy, Gun Hill Rd

For elevator status and accessible routing in AP Transit, use AP Transit on the map.

How often does the 5 train come, and what is the maximum wait?

Right now, 5 trains are arriving approximately every 15 minutes on average. In our current measurement window, the longest gaps between 5 trains reach about 5 minutes (worst-case spacing—your station and direction may differ).

Which stations may have spacing issues for the next 5 train (ETA on the arriving train)?

No stops on this line currently show a next-5 ETA score under 60 for the arriving train in our snapshot. This view updates automatically; if headways worsen, check Status & Alerts below or AP Transit.

Which stations on the 5 line currently have no service or a closed direction for 5 trains?

Below is one snapshot from the same feed as the No Service arrows on this page, but filtered to 5 only (other lines can still show times here). Stations are grouped by how 5 is missing in our feed—at most two panels.

Fully closed

Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College, Newkirk Av - Little Haiti, Beverly Rd, Church Av, Winthrop St, Sterling St, President Street-Medgar Evers College, Franklin Avenue-Medgar Evers College, Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, Nevins St, Borough Hall, Bowling Green, Wall St, Fulton St, Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall, 14 St-Union Sq, Grand Central-42 St, 59 St, 86 St, 125 St, 138 St-Grand Concourse, 149 St-Grand Concourse, 3 Av-149 St, Jackson Av, Prospect Av, Intervale Av, Simpson St, Freeman St, 174 St, West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av, E 180 St, Bronx Park East, Nereid Av, 233 St, 225 St, 219 St, Gun Hill Rd, Burke Av, Allerton Av, Pelham Pkwy, Morris Park, Pelham Pkwy, Gun Hill Rd, Baychester Av, Eastchester-Dyre Av. More detail on our map: AP Transit.